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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 29
5 49ers Who Should Not Make the Final 53-Man Roster
All 32 NFL teams will soon finalize their 53-man rosters. It’s a difficult task to go from 90 to 53, but one that must be done. However, some players will be easy cuts, especially for the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 29
49ers face NFL's toughest roster decisions ahead of Australia opener
All NFL 53-man rosters must be determined by 6:00 pm EST on Sunday. All general managers and head coaches will face difficult decisions. General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan are in the toughest position of all.
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Jordan Watkins: 49ers Coach Kyle Shanahan Challenged Me to Improve in One Area
Last season, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins was basically an afterthought. A fourth-round draft pick in 2025, he appeared in just four games as a rookie and caught two passes for a total of 26 yards.
The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz
As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / August 28
49ers Have Left One Running Back off Their Roster for 2026
With the San Francisco 49ers’ preseason schedule now in the rearview mirror, head coach Kyle Shanahan and his staff can turn their attention to pruning their personnel and finalizing their 53-man roster.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
San Francisco 49ers News / Viral Sports News / August 29
San Francisco 49ers Terminate Contract of 7-Year RB
The San Francisco 49ers have released veteran running back Patrick Taylor Jr. from injured reserve with an injury settlement, making him a free agent. The move does not count against the team’s 90-man roster as it works toward the 53-player regular-season limit.
Kyle Shanahan News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Kyle Shanahan: 49ers May Have A Favorite to Start at Left Guard
The San Francisco 49ers concluded their 2026 preseason schedule on Thursday by staging a come-from-behind win over the Las Vegas Raiders, 18-12, at Allegiant Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 28
Preseason Is Behind the 49ers, but a Defining Week Lies Ahead
The San Francisco 49ers' preseason is over, but one of the most important weeks of the season lies ahead before the regular season begins. This year is different compared to previous years, and everyone knows the reason why.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Three Standouts for the 49ers Versus the Raiders on Thursday
The San Francisco 49ers took the field at Allegiant Stadium against the Las Vegas Raiders for their final preseason game of 2026 on Thursday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan elected to rest his starters, going against his habit of treating his team’s final preseason game of the year as a tune-up for the regular season.
San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 28
4 49ers Who Lost Ground in Preseason Finale
The San Francisco 49ers preseason finale was the last chance for some players to make their case for the 53-man roster and starting spots. While some players made the most of it, others might have seen their status drop.
Brock Purdy News / The Lead / August 28
Brock Purdy is the Most Misvalued Quarterback in Fantasy Football
Whether starting his NFL career as Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 NFL Draft or constantly being labeled as a “system quarterback”, Brock Purdy has been underestimated from the very beginning.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / August 28
Kyle Shanahan's comments expose behind-the-scenes chess match for making roster cuts
NFL roster cuts appear painfully simple from the outside. Teams choose their best 53 players, release everyone else and begin preparing for Week 1.
Romello Height News / A to Z Sports / August 28
Rookies De’Zhaun Stribling and Romello Height highlight 3 biggest winners and losers after 49ers’ win over Raiders
The San Francisco 49ers preseason has officially come to a close as multiple players left positive and negative marks on the team heading into roster cutdown day.
Patrick Taylor News / 49ers Webzone / August 28
49ers reach injury settlement with veteran running back
According to the NFL transaction report, the San Francisco 49ers have reached an injury settlement with veteran running back Patrick Taylor Jr., removing him from the team's injured reserve list.
Patrick Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 28
49ers Cut RB Patrick Taylor From Injured Reserve
The San Francisco 49ers officially released RB Patrick Taylor from injured reserve with an injury settlement, per the NFL Transactions wire. He spent all of last season on the team’s injured reserve list and landed on the injured list once again last week. Taylor, 27, wound up going undrafted out of Memphis back in 2020.
San Francisco 49ers News / Field Level Media / August 28
Feds say fake 49ers player swindled $1.3M from women
Federal authorities claim a man posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and scammed more than two dozen women out of about $1.3 million. The FBI arrested Daejon Love, 35, and his alleged accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, on Aug.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 28
49ers projected 53-man roster: Final predictions before roster cuts
The San Francisco 49ers are just days away from trimming their roster to 53 players, and several positions remain difficult to project. Injuries, preseason performances, and the amount of playing time given to certain players have all provided clues about Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch's plans.
San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 28
49ers final preseason takeaways: O-Line, RB and WR competitions come into focus
In the final preseason game, while I was most interested in the interior of the offensive line, the competition among numerous position groups was on full display.
49ers Stock Report: Rookies Roar and Second-Years Struggle in Preseason Finale vs. Raiders
The 49ers wrapped up the 2026 NFL Preseason in style, beating the former Bay Area rival Las Vegas Raiders behind a staunch defensive performance and Eddy Piñeiro’s six field goals.
San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28
Man scams women out of $1.3 million by posing as 49ers player
A 35-year-old man successfully defrauded women out of $1.3 million by, in part, posing as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver on social media. Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, is facing charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for allegedly convincing women that he would invest money on their behalf into legitimate business vehicles.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Fernando Mendoza's preseason struggles raise questions about transition to NFL
Mendoza, who will start the regular season on the bench behind veteran Kirk Cousins, struggled in the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason finale on Thursday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26
Seahawks' record sale marks the end of a successful era
It's not often a Super Bowl champion changes ownership ahead of the season following the big win, but that's exactly what's happened with the Seattle Seahawks.
Nick Bosa News / Yardbarker / August 26
Nick Bosa's injury situation is still a concern for the 49ers
The 49ers hope to have Bosa back for Week 1, but regardless of his status for that game the 49ers have to be concerned about his situation.
Nick Bosa News / Yardbarker / August 25
49ers' Kyle Shanahan gives update on Nick Bosa ahead of Week 1
Bosa has not practiced since the beginning of August due to pain in his surgically repaired right knee, and that has raised plenty of questions about whether or not he will be ready for Week 1.
Christian McCaffrey News / Yardbarker / August 24
Christian McCaffrey addresses media 'firestorm' after missing multiple practices
For the first time since Aug. 8, San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey participated in team drills during practice on Sunday.
George Kittle News / Yardbarker / August 23
49ers TE George Kittle takes another step toward potential Week 1 return
Kittle will join the San Francisco 49ers for their Week 1 clash against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10 in Melbourne.
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